The Exchange Student
Les Grandes Vacances (French)
Charles Bosquier, the strict headmaster of a prestigious French boarding school, is furious when his eldest son Philippe fails his English exam. Determined to improve his son's language skills, he arranges an exchange with a Scottish family, sending Philippe to England while welcoming their daughter Shirley into his home. However, Philippe has other plans for the summer and secretly sends his friend Michonnet in his place. When Bosquier discovers the deception and learns that Philippe and Shirley have run away together, he sets off on a frantic pursuit, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and chaotic adventures.
Genre: comedy, adventure
Running time: 1 hr 24 min
Country of origin: France, Italy
Year: 1967
Age: 0+
Charles Bosquier, the strict headmaster of a prestigious French boarding school, is furious when his eldest son Philippe fails his English exam. Determined to improve his son's language skills, he arranges an exchange with a Scottish family, sending Philippe to England while welcoming their daughter Shirley into his home. However, Philippe has other plans for the summer and secretly sends his friend Michonnet in his place. When Bosquier discovers the deception and learns that Philippe and Shirley have run away together, he sets off on a frantic pursuit, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and chaotic adventures.
Genre: comedy, adventure
Running time: 1 hr 24 min
Country of origin: France, Italy
Year: 1967
Age: 0+
Country of origin: USA
Year of production: 1940-1949
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